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His career highlights include serving as the official artist for the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where he created five themed paintings for the International Olympic Committee. A painting that served as the cover for one of legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye’s albums has sold at auction for almost $ million. What's On. Support Us. Learn Learn. Marvin Gaye: The album cover for Gaye’s Motown release, I Want You, featured The Sugar Shack, solidifying the painting’s place in the nexus of music and visual art.

Known for his expressive paintings of elongated, muscular figures, Barnes captured movement, emotion, and culture in his works. Barnes painted two versions of The Sugar Shack. The original version of The Sugar Shack gained fame as the cover art for Marvin Gaye’s album “I Want You” and the second painting, which is on view at Mint Museum Uptown, was later was featured in the end credits of the groundbreaking sitcom “Good Times.”.

The iconic “Sugar shack” painting by the legendary artist Ernie Barnes has made a new record sale, after it was sold for $ million.

One day, the couple was in Barnes’ gallery on La Cienega in West Hollywood, and Gaye was so taken by the paintings he asked to use “Sugar Shack” for his album cover, but with some alterations.

With two locations — Mint Museum Randolph in the heart of Eastover and Mint Museum Uptown at Levine Center for the Arts — the Mint boasts one of the largest collections in the Southeast and is committed to engaging and inspiring members of the global community. The remarkable story of how Ernie Barnes' work became cover art for Marvin Gaye's album "I Want You" and a regular presence on the TV's "Good Times."?.

The iconic “Sugar shack” painting by the legendary artist Ernie Barnes has made a new record sale, after it was sold for $ million. Admission is free PM on Wednesdays. The Sugar Shack is included with general museum admission and is available for viewing during regular museum hours. Bring your event to life in a space that guarantees an unforgettable experience. The original version of The Sugar Shack gained fame as the cover art for Marvin Gaye’s album “I Want You” and the second painting, which is on view at Mint Museum Uptown, was later was featured in the end credits of the groundbreaking sitcom “Good Times.”.

A painting that served as the cover for one of legendary soul singer Marvin Gaye’s albums has sold at auction for almost $ million. This marks the first time a museum in North Carolina has showcased the widely recognized and revered painting. Clayton Sealey, senior director of marketing and communications clayton.

The remarkable story of how Ernie Barnes' work became cover art for Marvin Gaye's album "I Want You" and a regular presence on the TV's "Good Times."?. Visitors to The Mint Museum have a unique opportunity to experience the electrifying energy of The Sugar Shackwhich captures a lively night at a Black music hall in midth century, segregated North Carolina.

Michele Huggins, associate director of marketing and communications michele. Purchase tickets at mintmuseum. Marvin Gaye: The album cover for Gaye’s Motown release, I Want You, featured The Sugar Shack, solidifying the painting’s place in the nexus of music and visual art. A college football player who majored in art, Barnes went on to play professional football for multiple NFL teams before dedicating himself fully to his art.